Cambiar
Example: Voy a cambiar mi ropa antes de salir.
Definition
"Cambiar" means to make something different by replacing or altering it. It involves switching one thing for another or modifying an existing state, as in the example phrase, "Voy a cambiar mi ropa antes de salir," meaning changing clothes before going out.
Etymology
The word "cambiar" comes from the Late Latin term "cambiare," which means to exchange or barter. Interestingly, it is related to the English word "change." The root reflects the idea of trading or swapping, which perfectly fits the modern meaning of "cambiar."
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"Cambiar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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